The long-awaited teenage cable channel Rapture launches tomorrow. It will initially be shown on Telewest cable systems only, though the channel hopes more operators will take it up in the future. According to the latest ITC data Telewest is connected to just over half a million homes in areas throughout the country.Rapture will broadcast between… Continue reading Rapture Launches Tomorrow
Amongst the plethora of internet magazines currently available Internet Works is slightly different. It’s subtitled “making the internet work for your business”, and is biased towards the business user.This means you won’t get any of the “hidden camera” type reviews so common to other magazines, but instead articles on web statistics, banner advertising and the… Continue reading First Issue Review – Internet Works
Tim McCabe is to join BBJ Media Services filling the role of head of radio left by the departure of Rupert Garrett (subscribers see Rupert Garrett To Join GWR). McCabe will leave his current post as press and radio buyer at The Network next month.…Stan Park has been appointed as Talk Radio’s commercial director, second… Continue reading Appointment Briefs
Upon writing, we are witnessing the aftermath, but the beginning of this TV week gave us a glimpse of the storm that was to rage through Weatherfield. Unusually, Monday’s episode of the Street proved to be the most popular, attracting 17.71 million viewers. By Friday Jim MacDonald had succumbed to the ‘green eyed monster’ and… Continue reading TV Viewing Summary W/E 09/11/97
A number of key radio industry figures have attacked the BBC for promoting its own radio services on BBC television. The Corporation’s recent “Perfect Day” production is quite possibly the catalyst for the criticism as it is seen as a three or four minute solo-spot advertisement. An advertisement for which, much to the chagrin of… Continue reading Radio Industry Denounces BBC’s Self-Promotion
Southnews has reported a 38% year on year rise in interim pre-tax profits from £2.68 million to £3.7 million. Strong growth in recruitment advertising helped lift turnover 14% to £21m.The regional newspaper publisher said that while it was interested in further acquisitions, it was not prepared to pay the prices being asked.Southnews: 0181 424 8883
Sir Robin Biggam, the ITC Chairman, has said that the digital age would not lead to a decrease in quality and diversity by ITV companies.Speaking at a Voice of the Listener conference yesterday, Sir Robin stressed that ITV licensees remained committed to the concept and principles of public services and positive programming requirements: while there… Continue reading ITC Believes In Digital
The ITC has announced the appointment of the Archbishop of York, the Most Rev and Rt Hon Dr David Hope, to chair the Central Religious Advisory Committee which advises the BBC, the ITC and the Radio Authority on religion.Dr Hope has experience of broadcasting for both the BBC and independent television and “welcomes the opportunity… Continue reading Archbishop Appointed By ITC
The Internet recently faced what was perhaps its biggest test to date. The world logged on in anticipation of Judge Hiller Zobel’s announcement of the fate of Louise Woodward. His decision was to be posted first on the Internet and disseminated from there. In theory then, anyone in the world was allowed access to the… Continue reading Web Round-Up W/E 21/11/97
Granada Group has this morning announced annual financial results which show a 35% increase in pre-tax profits to £650 million. Turnover in this period increased from £3.8 billion to £4 billion.The group stressed its commitment to developing its media operation which it considers a “core” business. In the media division profits rose 20% to £188… Continue reading Granada Shows Good Media Growth
